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SD58 GXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,676 mi
Last recorded145,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 111,779 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 93,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,920 miles

Drivers outer door handle sticking when opening

Engine cover fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn seriously on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn seriously on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe / Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,398 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,392 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,320 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,267 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre inner + outer sidewall damged (been runflat)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,263 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SD58 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD58 GXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD58 GXV registered?

SD58 GXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is SD58 GXV safe to buy?

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